- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Bacău
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacău (Romania) is 106% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 111) | E£ 61 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 48 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (E£ 45) | E£ 25 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49 lei (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (E£ 45) | E£ 11 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 6 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 67) | E£ 27 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei (E£ 9) | E£ 3.74 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 131) | E£ 89 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 9 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei (E£ 5.56) | E£ 2.71 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,279 lei (E£ 5,681) | E£ 4,450 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei (E£ 4,679) | E£ 2,577 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (E£ 2,126) | E£ 218 | + 876% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei (E£ 5,073) | E£ 2,526 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei (E£ 3,103) | E£ 1,181 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (E£ 1,101) | E£ 512 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (E£ 141) | E£ 443 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (E£ 4,442) | E£ 5,512 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284 lei (E£ 1,261) | E£ 1,699 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (E£ 183) | E£ 64 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 19 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 lei (E£ 888) | E£ 645 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei (E£ 918) | E£ 599 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei (E£ 962) | E£ 1,046 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 lei (E£ 985) | E£ 720 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000 lei (E£ 333,144) | E£ 507,909 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.15 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 3.02 | + 657% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76 lei (E£ 338) | E£ 109 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei (E£ 152) | E£ 21 | + 630% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 113% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (E£ 111) | E£ 24 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 76 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei (E£ 222) | E£ 112 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 30 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (E£ 53) | E£ 30 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (E£ 83) | E£ 27 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (E£ 84) | E£ 39 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei (E£ 215) | E£ 119 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (E£ 154) | E£ 73 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei (E£ 195) | E£ 283 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei (E£ 503) | E£ 233 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (E£ 71) | E£ 52 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 32) | E£ 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 19 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 295 lei (E£ 1,310) | E£ 2,268 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (E£ 518) | E£ 394 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (E£ 69) | E£ 26 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
4.442
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/
RON
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,251
(4,559 lei)
in Bacău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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